Good afternoon, everyone! Attached is our bulletin for this Sunday, March 27th, the Fourth Sunday of Lent-Laetare Sunday. This weekend our catechumens, Paul and Jordan, will participate in the Second Scrutiny at the 11am Mass, as they continue their faith journey toward full entry into our Church family. Please support them with your prayers.
Give From Your Heart
Almsgiving is the act of giving money, food, or goods to those who are in need. By giving alms, we imitate Christ who gave Himself up for us.
During Lent, we can practice almsgiving in many different ways. The most important thing, however, is that we always give from the heart. The Lord loves a cheerful giver, and the value of our gifts don't necessarily come from the gift themselves, but from the love behind them.
This Lent, focus on being a gift to one another and a gift to our church community. You can do this in big ways and small ways. But always do it with love.
Click the video below and listen to the song and lyrics. Reflect on how Jesus has loved you and how you can reflect His love in the world.
Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Ukraine and Russia – The Holy Father has invited all bishops to join him in an Act of Consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the Feast of the Annunciation on Friday, March 25. In accordance, Archbishop Lori is celebrating a special Mass being held at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen today at 5:30pm. This Mass is open to the public and attendance is encouraged. He also invites everyone to say the Rosary on this day for a swift end to the war. The Baltimore Mass will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/user/cathedralofmary/videos
The Act of Consecration prayer is attached for your reference during the Mass, or you are invited to pray it on your own sometime today.
Fr. Canisius will lead us in praying the Stations of the Cross tonight (Friday, 3/25) beginning at 7:00pm. We encourage everyone to join us.
First Reconciliation & Teaching Mass
Our young people will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time this coming Wednesday, March 30th at 6:00pm.
The children will celebrate the sacrament first, then any other parishioners who wish to do so.
Following confessions, our 7:00pm Mass that evening will be a teaching Mass. Fr. Canisius will help the children understand the parts of the Mass and explain WHY it is a part of the sacred liturgy. Everyone is welcome to attend as part of our celebration of the Year of the Eucharist. Please keep our children and their families in your prayers during these final days of their preparation.
Church Grounds Clean-Up
Spring is upon us and so are the weeds, ivy, leaves and assorted items that have been blown into the church gardens. Come join us as we clean up the church grounds next Saturday, April 2nd from 9:00am until noon. Bring your garden gloves, rake, broom and any other garden tools that you wish to use to church, and help us clean up the gardens! The more hands the merrier. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tom or Sandy Feulner at 443-352-8858.
Calling all singers and music lovers...It's not too late to join the Traditional Choir. We meet at 3:00pm on Saturdays and sing for the 4:00pm mass. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us Saturday, April 9th. We will be singing with the Baltimore Brass who will be providing special music. Please contact Homeretta Ayala 410-905-5264 with questions.
All children in grades 1-8 are invited to join us singing for the April 9th Saturday Mass. Please meet at 3:00pm in the Church. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity.
Pull out the organ stops and tune up the brass. The Palm Sunday Vigil Mass on Saturday, April 9th will be extra special. We will be hosting the Baltimore Brass. They will begin playing at 3:45pm. The choir, children, and congregation will all join together in the celebration, waving our palms as Jesus enters Jerusalem.
As of March 21st, 11% of our registered families have participated in the Annual Appeal for Catholic Ministries, pledging over $29,000 and helping us to meet our Standard Goal. St. Charles will receive a 10% rebate on these contributions. Every additional dollar pledged will result in a 40% rebate to the parish, until we reach our Stretch Goal ($39k), when the rebate will increase to 75%. If you have not yet made your pledge, please consider doing so as part of your Lenten almsgiving. www.archbalt.org/ministries22
